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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.53, 662.36 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.53, 662.36 and 152.93 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.53 : 662.36 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.53/662.36 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.53x = 662.36 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.53x = 101,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,293.95/441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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